jobster en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈd͡ʒɒb.stə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈd͡ʒɑb.stɚ/ (General-American)
Etymology
Derived from job + -ster.
Meanings
-
A corrupt official; a corrupt public servant.
[…] this system will be ended, because nominations will be made at the primaries, in orderly, law-governed fashion — made by the people, not by the jobsters and bosses.
1913, Munsey's Magazine, volume 48, page 19:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| jobsters | Number=Plur | lexicographic |